ICC World Test Championship is Now Our Prime Target - Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian National Cricket team Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara has noted that their prime target is the upcoming ICC World Test Championship. Meanwhile, Pujara was pivotal during India’s historic 2-1 series against Australia at their backyard.

The batsman from Saurashtra returned with 521 runs including three hundred during the successful campaign. In an interview with Cricket Next, Pujara said that their main aim is the Test Championship.

“I think the most important thing is the Test championship, which is starting from this year. So, to win that as a team and continue the success which we had in Australia is the most important thing. We have started winning overseas. And whenever we play overseas now, I am very sure we will be a different unit,” Pujara said.

“We will be even more confident as a team. And I think that the success mantra we have got on this tour will help us in the coming tours in the future,” he added.

I can play white-ball cricket

While many have tipped Cheteshwar Pujara as a Test specialist, the batsman beg to differ. He said that his records speak for himself and he is confident of changing the mindset of people if he gets more opportunity.

“If you look at my List A cricket, the way I have batted, the number of runs that I have scored, is very good and when I played white-ball cricket for Yorkshire last season, I scored many runs. I think I had a hundred and three fifties in about four innings which shows I can play white-ball cricket. And I personally have no doubt about it. I can play white-ball cricket, and it is something where I can get a little more exposure. If I get more opportunity then things will change.